The Gut Check: Why the Government is Getting Sued Over FODMAP Labels
The Gut Check: Why the Government is Getting Sued Over FODMAP Labels
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation

Key points
- The Ninth Circuit partially revived a lawsuit against the FDA and USDA regarding restrictive 'Low FODMAP' labeling regulations.
- Plaintiffs argue that current federal rules violate the First Amendment by preventing companies from sharing truthful, science-backed digestive health information.
- A victory for plaintiffs could trigger a massive influx of 'Low FODMAP' certified products in the multi-billion dollar digestive health market.
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